Tank Q is a cubical tank of side 10 cm. It is
34 filled with water. The water is then poured into Tank R measuring 19 cm by 18 cm by 17 cm.
- Find the volume of water in Tank Q at first.
- How much more water is needed to fill Tank R to the brim? Give your answer in litres.
(a)
Volume of water in Tank Q
=
34 x 10 x 10 x 10
= 750 cm
3 (b)
Volume of Tank R
= 19 x 18 x 17
= 5814 cm
3 Volume of water needed to fill Tank R to the brim
= 5814 - 750
= 5064 cm
3 5064 mℓ = 5.064 ℓ
Answer(s): (a) 750 cm
3; (b) 5.064 ℓ